How'd We Get Here?
How'd We Get Here?
Mark-Anthony Karam, edTechXD
Persevere — Jacqueline Simpson, Communications Designer.
20 minutes Posted May 6, 2020 at 9:00 am.
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*Recorded April, 1. 2020.

  • Going back to school as a mature student.
  • Transitioning from a career as an English Teacher to Graphic designer.
  • Moving from Vancouver to Toronto and facing doubts of switching career paths.
  • Overcoming the stresses of managing multiple projects, finding an internship, producing a portfolio show, balancing two jobs while studying, and dealing with personal health illnesses.
  • The importance of mental health, sleep and its impact on managing stress.
  • Facing fears and going beyond  your comfort zone.
  • How to take advantage of developing your portfolio and finding an internship during COVID-19.
  • How freelance helped Jacqueline develop a professional network and build confidence as a designer.
  • Jacqueline shares her roles as a communications designer at Healthcare Human Factors.
  • Blending her prior experiences in education to create a unique selling point for herself in the industry.
  • Jacqueline’s top three skills that she’s learned in the Graphic Design program at Humber College and how they helped her secure a full time role as a communications designer.

"How'd we get here?" Jacqueline gives her advice to current and future graduates as they prepare to launch their careers as designers.

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